Crankcase (pcv) Problems of Toyota Camry

My 2009 Camry se (4 cylinder) did not burn oil, leak oil or otherwise have any issue with oil until I got my oil low oil light at approximatley 130,000 miles. I immediately called the local dealership that had been the only place that had changed the oil in my car. They told me that this was a known problem, and the sudden oil consumption could be fixed if it failed a simple test. The test is to change the oil in your Camry, and between 1,000 and 1,300 miles later (not to exceed 1,300 miles) to dump an entire quart of oil in the crankcase. If the level was full, there was no further action to take. If it was lower than full, Toyota would tear into your engine and fix the issue at no cost to me. Not a very scientific test, but they performed this on my car at approximately 133,000 miles. It was not determined that further action was required. I determined that my car had used 4 quarts of oil in approximately 4,700 miles, prior to the test. The dealership told me that I should wait until it was burning more oil, and I could bring it back in to repeat the test. 9 months later, I determined that I was using 1 quart of oil for every 1,000 miles driven. I now have 150,430 miles on the vehicle. During the original test, the advisor told me that there was no mileage limit, and they had actually just rebuilt the engine in a rav 4 with 179,000 miles on it. During the call on 12-23-16, I was told that I missed the deadline of October 31st, and the deal now only was for vehicles with less than 150,000 miles. I called the Toyota customer service number 800-331-4331and opened case number 1612273514. They informed me the program had never changed, and dealerships were confused with how to administer the program. I was told that the piston rings are a known problem, but there was nothing they would do for me at this time. They field many cs calls on this matter.

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Excessive oil consumption - not safe my family is extremely loyal to the Toyota brand and we have never had any major issues with an of our vehicles in the past. I noticed that my 2007 Camry se 2. 4l v4 had been burning oil extremely fast a little over a year ago. At first, a mechanic told me that I needed to change my valve cover gasket as that was what he presumed to be the root cause of the issue. After I paid to get that replaced I noticed that my engine was still burning oil at an extremely fast rate. I proceeded to change my pcv valve and switch to a synthetic-blend. Nothing at all has helped with the oil consumption. It is draining my pockets and time. Multiple mechanics have confirmed that there are no oil leaks. I am so disappointed because this issue is extremely draining and unsafe. My car burns over 1 quart every thousand miles. I believe there is an issue with my engine, I've read similar complaints about this and need to get this fixed. I hope that Toyota can help me with this issue.

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For the past 8 months, I have been checking the engine oil level to find out that at around 1200 miles the car is burning oil, 1/2 quart to be exact. I think it is extremely unusual for a car with such low miles to burn that much oil. So far I replaced the pcv valve, thinking that will fix the problem but it did not work. I see no evidence of any leaks from oil pan or head gasket or oil cap. Today I had the dealer replace my water pump due to antifreeze leaking from it. I will have the dealer look into this but I feel I will get the same response that the others 07 Camry owners are getting. At this moment I feel there is an enginee problem. I will do my part to rectify the problem but warranty is getting close to expire. Just like the other people here. I think Toyota is running around the problem.

Excessive oil consumption. Took vehicle into dealer with complaint of engine valve noise. Dealer said no way valve problems with their cars at that mileage. Left with $1800 in non-associated repairs. Noticed accelerating consumption of oil. Tried again to get a fix with pcv valve and all filters replaced. Constantly topping off with oil between regular oil changes. Wouldn't accept the fact that engine valve seals were defective. Not on a Toyota with less than 90,000 miles. Finally did a monitoring test a month ago and realized my car had consumed 4 quarts of oil in about 1600 miles. The fix cost me about $2000. Then I check this website only to find about 100 similar complaints on 2007 Toyota Camry's. Totally unacceptable and Toyota's claim in my owner's manual that 1. 1 qts per 600 miles is acceptable is ridiculous. I'm checking for participation in a class-action suit. They need to "fess up" to their design or manufacturing flaw if they ever want me back as a new-car customer again. Engines unexpectantly seizing up at interstate highway speeds can kill!.

On or about September, 2011, and within warranty, my oil light came on. I immediately went to ira Toyota. I had two quarts of oil remaining in crankcase. They conducted an oil consumption test, one of three, and told me that the loss of one half quart per 1,000 miles was within specs. Rubbish. I then complained to Toyota motor sales, USA, inc. They sent me their engineer who stated that Toyota would fix the problem. They performed another oil consumption test, of course. Never saw engineer again. Before engineer, ira Toyota offered to fix it. They claimed it was a $1,500 job and if I gave them $150. 00, they would fix it. They "repaired auto" but it remained the same. And they kept the $150. They kept lying to me for a year. Then, they told me that they would not honor my complaint. Now, my auto uses one quart of oil per 600 miles. Toyota is a fraud. They have so many complaints that they cannot financially take care of all of them. Their vehicles are lemons and their warranties are worthless. (short version).

Car had a burning oil smell that grew stronger during one day. Finally heard a small ticking noise as I came close to home, smell was worse and I connected the two. . . Hurried home 5 blocks away. Oil trail behind my car to the home. Checked oil, required 4. 5 quarts of oil to bring it back to level. Researched on line Toyota owners forum, mention of oil pipe from crankcase to upper head area leaking. A rubber hose that connected two metal hoses failed on other Toyotas, ravs and something else. Called Toyota regarding oil leaks. . Gave them my VIN # and was informed that my car didn't fall into a service bulletin about the problem, and mileage was over 60k. . . Even though it was exactly like the other cars that are covered. Called the local dealer, brought the car in, related to the service writer my experience as a service writer and mechanic, asked if he could make exception or check with area rep. He did, repair as were covered for me, but only because I knew what I was talking about and a good service writer. Concerned that many others that don't have mechanical experience or good ears won't catch this, engine damage will result if not caught in time and Toyota has not issued a recall for a wider range of cars that have the same issue. They replaced the rubber hose in between the two lines, apparently there is a better fix, a completely metal oil line that prevents oil breaking down the rubber hose.

Hi , I have a 1997 Camry that's got roughly 150,000 miles on it. . Recently my engine blew up/froze . . . And is a total loss-with little to no warning. I have been taking my car to jiffy lube for 3-4 years faithfully every 3,000. 00 miles. Actually paying them for their "special" high-mileage oil every time. In late October I took my Camry to a independent dealer that did a $ 800. 00 tune-up , replaced my pcv valve, and did a oil change. -I also paid this dealer to do a special "comprehensive-diagnostic" test to find any thing else they could find wrong with my car-supposedly a stem to stern inspection of my car. 3,000 miles later, Jan 6th 2009, I got my regular scheduled jiffy lube oil change and actually asked them to check for any oil leaks. . As I was adding 1-2 extra quarts between oil changes. They told me "no leaks". . And sent me on my way. 250 miles and 21 days later my car died on Jan 27th, . Stranding me in the middle of the road with no warning. Jiffy lube sent out "investigators"- . . . Who looked at my engine, and said "sludge build-up" was so massive that the pressure blew out the pcv valve, causing a sudden massive loss of oil. . And they were not responsible. . As they said it was a maintenance issue. I changed my oil religiously every 3,000 miles with "jiffy lube's oil" no less. . . And just had a stem to stern tune-up and a new pcv valve put in. . Help!!!!. . . I can't figure out who's responsible. . . Toyota defect? tune-up shop or bad jiffy lube oil? please help if you can.

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Engine blew out on freeway. Engine failure diagnosed as sludge build up leading to thrown rod and crankshaft. Rod busted through crankcase. My 1999 Toyota Camry was one of Toyota's flawed engine designs suffering from a known oil gel build up problem - -fe four cylinder and 1mz-fe v-6 engines.

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